Heli Hike Fox Glacier
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Why Choose us? New Zealand's best value glacier with highest customer satisfaction ratings - Book with us and enjoy significant savings compared to other glacier operators. The most experienced - Proudly guiding on the Fox Glacier for more than 50 Years. More operational days - Our lower operation altitude means we are less affected by weather than other operators in the area. Freedom to explore -The vast terrain of the Fox Glacier allows us to explore unique terrain and ice features daily.
Inclusions
What's included
- Leather boots and socks
- Wet Weather Jacket and Over trousers (if required)
- Crampons and walking poles
- Professional Guide
- Two helicopter transfers
What's not
- Bring 3 - 4 layers of warm upper body clothing
- Sunglasses and sun protection
- Jeans are not recommended - Cotton pants or trackpants are more suitable
- drinks and snacks
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 602 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
5Glacier Adventure
An amazing day. The team at Fox Glacier Guiding was professional, safe, educational and a whole lot of fun. A fantastic day exploring the Fox Glacier. Highly recommended
5An incredible experience
Our day was touch and go due to the weather however a small window was found and we made the most of it. What an unforgettable experience on the glacier. I last visited here 40 years ago and nowadays doing a tour like this is the only way to get near fox glacier. It is well worth it too. A day my family and I won’t forget. Ryan was an excellent guide who made me (who was a bit nervous) feel very calm. The entire operation functions like a well oiled machine. Highly recommend doing this. You’ll remember it forever.
5Fox Glacier Heli- Hike
Great experience! The helicopter ride was short but beautiful and the staff has the whole thing down like a well-oiled machine. The glacier was absolutely stunning and our guide Jake cut steps for us and came up with the most interesting yet safe route for our trip. He explained that the route can change daily based on new features and ice safety. He was personable, knowledgeable, and very experienced and made it an unforgettable experience. We had a beautiful clear day after a night of heavy rain and felt very fortunate about the great visibility. We all got pretty warm after the climbing on the ice and shed layers
5Exciting and fun trip
It was a very exciting experience, and our guide Will is very friendly, knowledgeable, made it a very fun trip for us.
1To expensive / Watch Group
I booked the Fox Glacier Heli Hike on short notice because of the excellent reviews and because I really wanted to experience the glacier. While the operation is well organized, I underestimated how heavily commercialized the whole experience is. The constant helicopter traffic and the large number of visitors take away much of the natural atmosphere. Our group was relatively large, and many participants ignored the guides’ instructions, including the assigned helicopter seating for both the outbound and return flights. Unfortunately, the guide had little control over the group, which made the experience less enjoyable. The helicopter flight itself lasted less than a minute, making the overall experience feel very expensive for what was actually provided. When I tried to discuss my concerns afterwards, the staff were polite but clearly not interested in addressing them. Overall, this was not worth the high price for me, and I would not book it again.
5Must do activity
This experience has to be one of the best. It’s more than amazing. The guides are experienced and offer a wealth of knowledge. I did the heli hike 2.5 hrs and it was more than worth it. The helicopter ride alone is worth it. Moderate fitness is required. If you are unsure about this trip don’t be and book it you won’t regret it.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet in the Fox Glacier Guiding building in the center of the Fox Glacier village. Please Check-in 20 minutes early to complete our online Risk Disclosure Statement.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 11 travellers
- Operated by
- Fox Glacier Guiding - Glacier Tours & Adventures
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum Age is 9 years
- Child Age is 9-16 years inclusive
- Minimum numbers apply
- Subject to favourable weather conditions, a weather call is made 10 minutes prior to check in so flexibility in your itinerary is desirable
How it compares in Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
- Its from-price is 85% above the median of the 59 experiences we list in Franz Josef & Fox Glacier.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 59.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
Franz Josef and Fox are two glaciers on New Zealand's West Coast that flow from the Southern Alps almost into temperate rainforest.
The Franz Josef and Fox glaciers descend from the Southern Alps through steep valleys into lowland rainforest on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, ending only a few hundred metres above sea level. The two small townships, about twenty-five kilometres apart, sit in Westland Tai Poutini National Park, part of a UNESCO World Heritage area. Julius von Haast named Franz Josef in 1865 after the Austrian emperor.
Top-ranked sights in Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier, Fox Glacier South Side Walkway.
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